Such good spring rolls!

April 29, 2013

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Filled with teriyaki tofu, red jalapeño, mango, scallions, cucumber, yellow pepper, and Napa cabbage tossed with grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Peanut soy dipping sauce on the side. These are definitely going into my summer rotation!

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Kiremit Kofte

April 26, 2013

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Yummy lamb atop crispy pita with tomato sauce and Greek yogurt. Definitely hit the spot tonight.

At Cafe Artemis in Campbell, CA.

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Merguez Salad

April 22, 2013

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Baby kale, merguez, feta, strawberries, and shallot with a sherry vinaigrette. Paired nicely with Pessagne’s zin.

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Soup and… Not quite a sandwich

April 20, 2013

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Turkish-style. Yogurt-based cacik is perfect for a warm day, and a bit of grilled chicken with toum is certainly a welcomed accompaniment.

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The Albannach

February 25, 2013
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I had passed by this place multiple times thinking it looked very nice inside, but since it was right on Trafalgar Square, it might be a bit of a touristy trap let down. I was wrong about that last part. We started with cocktails, expertly made, then moved onto dinner, starting with haggis, which was out-of-this-world tasty. For the main course, venison medallions showered with parsnip crisps atop a red cabbage. I finished with a bit of apple crumble that was warm and crumbly, just as it should be. My husband went the liquid route, (more…)

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